BROMSGROVE Sporting’s dismal form continued on Saturday afternoon, after Bedford Town beat the Rouslers 3-0, writes Max Banner.
Ryan Blake gave the Eagles an early lead before Carl Mensah doubled the lead via a header. The scoring was completed four minutes into the second half, as Blake doubled his tally for the afternoon.
Before kick-off, Aaron Roberts took to the field for his 300th appearance having remarkably played in Sporting’s first ever match in 2010.
Rev Ray Khan played the Last Post on the bugle. Picture by Chris Jepson. s
Before a one-minute silence in advance of Remembrance Sunday, local vicar Rev Ray Khan played The Last Post on his bugle.
There was a moving silence ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Picture by Chris Jepson. s
That was followed by a standing ovation for Mark Crisp, the Bromsgrove Rovers stalwart who had recently died at the age of 60. The match was attended by a large number of former Rovers players who came along to pay their respects.
The applause for Mark Crisp. Picture by Chris Jepson. s
The visitors took the lead in the third minute, after Blake curled the ball into the bottom corner.
Bedford’s second goal was scored 12 minutes later, as Mensah dispatched a commanding header into Charlie Price’s goal.
Kyle Connolly almost made it 3-0 in the in the 25th minute, but his free kick narrowly missed the target.
Things went from bad to worse for Sporting in the 49th minute, as Blake scored his second and Bedford’s third with a smart finish from inside the area.
Sporting had a few chances afterwards, but they would have been mere consolations. Carter Lycett and Jamie Meddows both missed the target before Fin Holmes had a header saved by Daniel Green.
